It is only the second time in franchise history New Orleans will select first in the draft.

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Chaos reigned at Tuesday night’s NBA Draft lottery as three teams jumped into the top four with painful consequences for several franchises. Although the Knicks missed out on the No. 1 pick, they at least maintained a position near the top of the draft while the Cavaliers, Suns and Bulls all slid down three spots.

The beneficiaries of the ping pong ball madness inspired by the league’s lottery reform and flattened odds were the Pelicans, Grizzlies and Lakers. We’ll save the conversations about the effectiveness of lottery reform on combating tanking for another day. For now, we have more pressing issues.

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Williamson to New Orleans is perhaps the most entertaining lottery outcome given this summer’s expected Anthony Davis sweepstakes. It also positions the Pelicans well, whatever the result of a blockbuster deal may be.

While Davis still reportedly prefers a trade, the possibility of him playing alongside Williamson is enticing from a basketball perspective. Meanwhile, in the scenario in which Davis is shipped off for a package of assets, New Orleans now has an easy block to start its rebuild from.

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2. Grizzlies — Ja Morant, Point, Murray State

Age: 19.8 | Height: 6-3 | Weight: 174

The prospect of landing Morant with the No. 2 pick should spur Memphis into action on finally moving Mike Conley and starting a full rebuild. Whether the Grizzlies will is a different question.

Memphis fans should be excited about the prospect of pairing Morant with Jaren Jackson Jr., as ball screens between the duo should be unpredictable and difficult to defend for years to come. Having Jackson on the back line defensively should also help make up for Morant’s biggest weakness, his defense.

3. Knicks — RJ Barrett, Wing, Duke

Age: 18.9 | Height: 6-7 | Weight: 208

Knicks fans will obviously be disappointed about missing out on Williamson, although that was always the most likely outcome. Barrett will have to suffice as a consolation prize.

It’s difficult to project how Barrett fits into a New York roster that has the potential to undergo significant changes this summer. In any event, the 6-7 wing’s scoring acumen, positional size and playmaking ability will be welcome for a franchise needing to accumulate talent.

Zion Williamson is already learning what it's like to be part of the NBA media machine. The Duke star's old comments from a Home Team Hoops documentary resurfaced after New Orleans won the 2019 NBA Draft lottery — and caused quite a stir. Multiple outlets reported Williamson, who was 16 years old at the time, saying that Pelicans forward Anthony Davis and Wizards guard John Wall turned him down when he asked for autographs. Not a great look for either guy. NBA MOCK DRAFT 2019: Pelicans, Knicks, Hawks snag Duke stars; Lakers pick sharpshooter Here's the problem: That's not what Williamson said.

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The Lakers are another franchise seemingly hoping to experience major roster changes over the summer. Absent any certain moves, Garland makes quite a bit of sense.

The 6-3 point guard is a knock-down outside shooter, which is consistently valuable next to the ball dominance of LeBron James. He would also allow Lonzo Ball to slide into a larger role off the ball, eliminating some of the negative impact of his limited shooting range and highlighting his ability to cut smartly.

There are compelling arguments for this being one of Culver, De'Andre Hunter or Cam Reddish. Culver’s getting the edge here given he’s a better prospect than Reddish and a younger one than Hunter with more upside.

Culver has the potential to thrive as a secondary playmaker on offense. He improved significantly as a passer during his second season while piloting the bulk of Texas Tech’s actions. He should also be a plus defender, although his off-ball attentiveness could use some work.

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6. Suns — Coby White, Point, North Carolina

Age: 19.3 | Height: 6-5 | Weight: 185

Slipping all the way to No. 6, the Suns are likely to miss out on the top two point guards in the class, so perhaps they’ll settle for the next one on the board. White is a dynamic shooter both off the ball and on it. He has one of the best pull-up jumpers in the class and is capable of making the reads necessary to lead an offense.

The obvious concern about White’s fit in Phoenix is on the defensive end, where he’ll form a below average backcourt on that end alongside Devin Booker.

7. Bulls — De'Andre Hunter, Forward, Virginia

Age: 21.5 | Height: 6-7 | Weight: 222

This selection would no doubt be subjected to plenty of jokes about the Bulls’ alleged preference for older college players — even though that hasn’t born itself out at the top of recent drafts.

Hunter would be an interesting fit in Chicago, where he could play at small forward alongside Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. while also being able to slide in at power forward next to one of them, creating a more versatile frontcourt in some lineups. Hunter isn’t a high-upside play, but he’s a quality defender who can knock down shots. That should be enough to keep him in a rotation for years.

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Reddish had a lackluster freshman season in Durham, where he finished with an abysmal shooting percentage inside the arc. Atlanta will be betting it’s getting more of what the 6-9 forward showed in high school. Reddish frequently operated in more of a point forward role prior to arriving at Duke.

He has the potential to be a decent secondary playmaker next to Trae Young. If he’s able to consistently knock down outside shots, he’ll also help the team space the floor.

9. Wizards — Jaxson Hayes, Big, Texas

Age: 18.9 | Height: 6-11 | Weight: 220

The Wizards did well to hit on Thomas Bryant this season, but they still need a long-term solution at starting center. Hayes is a bit of a development project given his slender frame and raw offensive game. However, his athleticism and instincts as a shot blocker offer hope that he’ll find a valuable NBA role as a rim protector and rim runner.

10. Hawks (via Mavericks) — Sekou Doumbouya, Forward, Limoges

Age: 18.4 | Height: 6-9 | Weight: 230

Atlanta’s reward for the Young-Luka Doncic swap is a second top-10 selection in the 2019 draft. Doumbouya is one of the youngest prospects in the class, and he has the physical tools to be an impactful, versatile defender at the NBA level. The key will be sorting out what type of role he can play offensively.

This might be a touch high for Clarke, but the fit is attractive. He’ll be able to contribute in a low-usage offensive role centered around garbage buckets while Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns eat up possessions. On the defensive end, Clarke’s versatility, athleticism and basketball IQ should shine.

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He’s probably the best defender in the class, and Minnesota badly needs to make improvements on that end if it expects to start making runs at the playoffs.

12. Hornets — Nassir Little, Forward, North Carolina

Age: 19.3 | Height: 6-7 | Weight: 215

Like so many of this season’s highly-touted freshman, Little struggled in his one year of college basketball. The 6-7 forward never found his rhythm at North Carolina, as he lacked a defined offensive role and failed to adapt to the defensive pressures of a quicker game.

Still, the 19-year-old is physically capable of competing in the NBA now, and he should impress from that perspective during pre-draft workouts.

13. Heat — Rui Hachimura, Forward, Gonzaga

Age: 21.3 | Height: 6-8 | Weight: 225

This is higher than Hachimura will be on my final big board, but his combination of size, athleticism and intangibles is attractive for NBA teams. The 21-year-old is also still developing given he was busy adapting to life in America during his first season at Gonzaga.

Hachimura has the potential to be a legitimate scoring option on the offensive end and should be physically capable of at least not being a negative defender on the other side of the ball.

The Celtics have prized versatility in recent seasons, and Washington fits the bill from that perspective. At 6-7 with a 7-3 wingspan, he has the potential to defend multiple positions and even play some small-ball center in certain lineups deep in the playoffs.

Washington also made some strides as a shooter at least in terms of 3-point percentage as a sophomore. His value, though, will mostly be felt on the defensive side of the ball.

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If Langford had produced as an outside shooter during his freshman season, he’d likely be going much higher than this. The 19-year-old is one of the few quality shot creators in the class, and he has the positional size to make that valuable. Defensively, he was better than expected this season.

Detroit needs to add some depth on the wing, so Langford makes quite a bit of sense.

16. Magic — Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Wing, Virginia Tech

Age: 20.7 | Height: 6-5 | Weight: 210

Orlando’s front office has a penchant for length and athleticism, so might as well follow through with someone who fits the bill. Alexander-Walker is a rangy combo guard who made 38.3 percent of his shots from behind the arc in college. He also improved significantly as a playmaker during his sophomore season, flashing some upside as a threat to create off straight-line drives at the next level.

17. Nets — Bol Bol, Big, Oregon

Age: 19.5 | Height: 7-2 | Weight: 222

Kenny Atkinson has been one of the NBA coaches willing to flirt with playing some zone defense, which makes Bol an interesting fit in Brooklyn. The 7-2 big man struggles immensely with mobility on the perimeter, but what if you didn’t have to worry about that and could station him at the rim where his length will trouble opposing players?

It probably can’t be a full-time strategy for the Nets, who also have Jarrett Allen in the frontcourt. However, it might be the best way to minimize Bol’s weaknesses while letting his offensive uniqueness shine.

18. Pacers — Kevin Porter, Wing, USC

Age: 19.0 | Height: 6-6 | Weight: 218

Victor Oladipo’s injury made it clear Indiana needs some additional shot creation. Porter is very capable of getting himself a bucket. The 6-6 wing had some of the better flashes of on-the-ball bucket-getting this season. Some questions remain about what happened with him at USC, but the talent is there and worth taking a risk on in the middle of the first.

He’s a bucket. Herro is one of the most dangerous shooters in the class and is notably comfortable working off the ball running around screens, even if his numbers didn’t line up this season. He’ll compete enough to not be a huge liability defensively, too. With the lack of shooting in the Spurs’ current backcourt of the future, Herro would be a nice addition.

20. Celtics (via Clippers) — Talen Horton-Tucker, Wing, Iowa State

Age: 18.5 | Height: 6-4 | Weight: 233

Horton-Tucker possesses the positional versatility Boston has valued, as he can theoretically slide between the shooting guard and power forward positions. He’s also one of the youngest players in the draft, theoretically offering plenty of upside. There’s a lot of theoretical here because Horton-Tucker only occasionally actualized his talents at Iowa State.

The flashes of playmaking and athleticism are enough to earn him a first-round look, though.

21. Thunder — Goga Bitadze, Big, Buducnost

Age: 19.8 | Height: 6-11 | Weight: 251

Oklahoma City needs some help behind Steven Adams, and Bitadze could fit that bill. He has an interesting combination of skills offensively, including the ability to occasionally step out and hit a jumper. Defensively, his size has made him an excellent rim protector, and and there are some who even trust his ability to survive on a switch for short stretches.

22. Celtics — Keldon Johnson, Wing, Kentucky

Age: 19.7 | Height: 6-7 | Weight: 210

In terms of mental makeup, Johnson screams Boston. He’s one of the most competitive guys in the class, and he plays hard on just about every possession. He’d offer the Celtics additional depth on the wing and a bit more outside shooting.

Johnson started the season as a top-10 prospect, but he tumbled down boards as his lack of athleticism and shot creation showed in college.

23. Jazz — Cameron Johnson, Forward, North Carolina

Age: 23.2 | Height: 6-8 | Weight: 210

Utah needs to consistently put more shooting on the floor, and Johnson can be a solution there. He’s a career 40.5 percent 3-point shooter with the ability to run off screens to put up shots. At 6-8, he can play either forward spot, offering the Jazz some additional lineup flexibility.

24. 76ers — Matisse Thybulle, Wing, Washington

Age: 22.2 | Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200

Depth on the wing is the move for Philadelphia in the mid-20s. Thybulle had one of the most impressive college basketball seasons in recent memory in terms of putting up steals and blocks on the defensive end. He flashes impressive instincts there.

Although his shooting numbers were down this year, he’s been an above average 3-point shooter for his career, and his free-throw shooting foreshadows potential success.

Portland’s frontcourt rotation doesn’t exactly appear to be designed to handle the rigors of playoff basketball when it comes to combating the league’s best pull-up shooters. Williams could offer some safety as a versatile piece capable of playing next to Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins in the regular season while moving into a center role in the playoffs.

He has a tremendous basketball IQ and would make an interesting short-roll threat coming out of ball screens with either Damian Lillard or CJ McCollum.

26. Cavaliers (via Rockets) — KZ Okpala, Forward, Stanford

Age: 20.1 | Height: 6-9 | Weight: 215

Positional size and athleticism are the highlights of Okpala’s raw game right now. He’ll earn plenty of looks up the board thanks to that combination and the occasional flashes of offensive skill. If a team buys into his shooting — I don’t — then he could go higher in the draft.

27. Nets (via Nuggets) — Ty Jerome, Wing, Virginia

Age: 21.9 | Height: 6-5 | Weight: 195

He’s kind of like Joe Harris, but hopefully better. Jerome was a career 39.2 percent 3-point shooter in college, and he is comfortable shooting on the move, a valuable trait in the modern NBA. There are certainly athleticism questions, and he will likely struggle defensively, but the ability to knock down shots comes at a premium.

28. Warriors — Carsen Edwards, Point, Purdue

Age: 22.3 | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200

At some point, the Warriors are going to need a sustainable option behind Stephen Curry as Shaun Livington’s career comes to an end. Edwards can get a bucket and is one of the better pull-up shooters in the draft. He probably tops out as a backup point guard.

29. Spurs (via Raptors) — Bruno Fernando, Big, Maryland

Age: 20.8 | Height: 6-10 | Weight: 245

Fernando is capable of doing a lot of what San Antonio wants to do with its bigs in terms of dribble handoff actions and midrange playmaking. His free-throw percentage even suggests there might be some shooting in him down the line.

Defensively, Fernando needs to make some improvements, as his rotations aren’t always on point. No better place to do that than in San Antonio.

30. Bucks — Luguentz Dort, Wing, Arizona State

Age: 20.1 | Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215

Dort’s a tenacious on-ball defender who can bring some shot creation from out on the wing. The concern here is the jump shot, as the mechanics leave much to be desired, and the end product hasn’t been good.

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